At the moment when the curtain speech ends and the lights dim, the theatre fills with a palpable excitement before the play begins. Lights go up, actors make their entrances, and you begin to experience Hartford Stage. But imagine—what if there was no spectacular set transporting you to Harrison, Texas in The Orphans' Home Cycle; what if there was no snow falling on stage during A Christmas Carol; what if there was no Cleopatra to taunt and tantalize Antony?

Without the generous support of thousands of individuals like you, Hartford Stage  could not create spectacular scenery, costumes and special effects or attract extraordinary artists. The support of our donors makes the EXPERIENCE possible.